The socio-economic impacts of mining on local …
This paper compares selected socioeconomic indicators (e.g. unemployment, Human Development Index, poverty, education, health and environment) in the Southern Region of Jordan with those of its northern and central parts, with the aim of exploring what impact mining has had on local communities.
The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining …
Mining is a major economic activity in many developing countries [1], [2].Operations, whether small- or large-scale, are inherently disruptive to the environment [3], producing enormous quantities of waste that can have deleterious impacts for decades [2].The environmental deterioration caused by mining occurs mainly as a result of inappropriate and …
Social Impact Assessment in the Mining Industry: …
impacts should be mitigated, how risks and benefits are distributed, and how long term net gains might be achieved. With this shift in social values, SIA is now asked to give voice to other …
Effects of Illegal Mining on the Environment, Economy, and …
The mining of minerals has contributed enormously to most African countries' economies. However, the activities involved in these sectors have turned to hunt our environment and human life due to the lack of regulation in this sector. This paper is a review of the effects of illegal mining on the environment, the economy and agricultural productivity in Ghana. The …
Evaluating the environmental and economic impact of …
In this review, the impact of mining has been conceptualized into economic, environmental, and social impacts. While it is clear that mining has transformed many …
The social and economic impacts of gold mining
Despite the industry's scale, the socio-economic impacts of the gold mining industry are not well understood. Gold mining companies are a major source of income and economic …
(PDF) The Socioeconomic Effects of Large Scale Gold Mining …
Artisanal mining is associated with a number of environmental impacts, including deforestation and land degradation, open pits which pose animal traps and health hazards, and heavy metals contamination of land (water and soil), dust and noise pollution.
The Regional Economic Impacts of Mining: The Case …
et al. 2001) have estimated the indirect regional effects of mining on total employment ranging from approximately a 1:1 ratio between new jobs in mining and jobs created elsewhere, to a ratio of nearly 6 jobs created elsewhere per job in mining. Several factors may influence the estimated socio-economic effects from a particular mine, but some ...
Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact of Mining on …
It is observed that spatial analysis of impacts of mining projects on the environmental attributes, especially air, noise, water, land, and socio-economy in mining areas is largely unexplored in ...
Assessing the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts …
However, in recent times, a lot of Ghanaians have become aware of the deleterious effects of gold mining while at the same time recognizing it's important role in the national economy [3,4]. Several researchers have documented the environmental and socio-economic impacts of gold mining in other countries [5,6,7,8].
Socio-Economic Impacts of Tin Mining in Jos, Plateau …
This study was focused on the assessment of the socio-economic impacts of tin mining in Rayfield area of Jos Plateau, Nigeria. A questionnaire was administered to respondents to gather the data needed. The tests revealed that there is a significant difference in the social components resulting from tin mining activities. It
The Impacts of Mining Industry: Socio-Economics and Political …
Abstract. This paper reviews socio-economic and political impacts of the extractive industry based on a global literature review. It reveals 27 different impacts (23 socio-economics and 4 political) associated with the industry.
[PDF] The socio-economic impacts of mining on local communities: The
DOI: 10.1016/J.EXIS.2016.02.001 Corpus ID: 167608619; The socio-economic impacts of mining on local communities: The case of Jordan @article{Rawashdeh2016TheSI, title={The socio-economic impacts of mining on local communities: The case of Jordan}, author={Rami al Rawashdeh and Gary A. Campbell and Awwad Titi}, journal={The Extractive …
ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF …
A Study done by Women on Mining and Extractives (WoME) AUGUST, 2021 With Funding From OXFAM ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ARTISANAL MINING ON WOMEN IN SIERRA LEONE Many women are directly or indirectly engaged in Artisanal mining activities in Sierra Leone despite the flood of challenges facing them in the sector.
[PDF] The socio-economic impacts of mining on local …
This paper investigates the socio-economic impacts and coping strategies adopted by the local community of Pilgrim's Rest in Mpumalanga following the closure of the gold mine. …
The economic and social impact of mining-resources …
This article has intended to give some insight into the economic, fiscal, and social impact of mining resources in Zambia, by using, as analytical framework, the A.O. Hirschman …
(PDF) The socio-economic impacts of mining on local communities: The
The socio-economic impacts of mining on local communities: The case of Jordan. February 2016; ... with the aim of exploring what impact mining has had on local communities. According to the ...
Socio Economic Impact Study of Mining and Mining …
6 Socio Economic Impact Study of Mining and Mining Polices on the Livelihoods of Local Population in the Vindhyan Region of Utt| ar Pradesh.2017. Dr. Kumud Dubey, Centre for Social Forestry and Eco-Rehabilitation, Allahabad agriculture and major cause of pollution. Sonbhadra region had been declared as Critically
Kitula, A.G.N. The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining
The environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining on local livelihoods in Tanzania: a case study of Geita District. ... This article examines the impact of the effects of illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana, ... (social, economic and environmental), and more specifically goal two (end hunger, achieve food security, improved nutrition ...
(PDF) The Socio-Economic Effects of Colonial Tin Mining …
The thesis exami nes the activities of colonial tin mining and its socio-economic effects on the Jos-Plateau. The imposition of the British colonial rule on the Jos-Plateau area as from 1902 ...
The social and economic contribution of gold mining
The social and economic contribution of gold mining 01 This insightful report offers an analysis of value distribution from 31 large gold mining companies across 38 countries, in a diverse range of socio-economic settings. Among the countries covered are nine developing economies – Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guyana,
Environmental and Socio-economic Impacts of River Sand …
Socio economic impact study of mining and mining polices on the livelihoods of local population in the Vindhyan region of Uttar Pradesh. Centre for Social Forestry and Eco-Rehabilitation (ICFRE), 1(2), 1–152. Erskine, W. D. (2008). Channel incision and sand compartmentalization in an Australian sandstone basin subject to high flood variability.
Socio-economic Impacts of China's Mining Investments in …
This chapter examines the socio-economic impacts of China’s mining investments in Zimbabwe, in the context of debates around China’s broader investment initiatives and patterns in Africa. There has been an influx …
Socio-Economic Impacts of Gold Mining in Yellowknife …
SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF GOLD MINING IN THE YELLOWKNIFE MINING DISTRICT Warwick Bullen A/Senior Mining Advisor Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development ... Managing the broader economic and political effects of the creation and distribution of this wealth 4) Ensuring the economic benefits can be maintained, even as the …
Socio-economic Effects of Gold Mining in Mali. A Study of …
Socio-economic Effects of Gold Mining in Mali. A Study of the Sadiola and Morila Mining Operations. Bergen: Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI Report R 2006: 4) Copy. In the last decade Mali has experienced a gold boom. Today Mali is Africa's third largest producer of gold and has one of the world's most gold-dependent economies.
Socio economic Impact of Coal Mining in Dhanbad City …
from and as important as economic objectives (Munasinghe 1993). India is the third largest coal producer in the world and has substantial coal reserves (204 billion tonnes, plus 63 billion tonnes of prognosticated reserves). Opencast mining accounts for 74% of the total coal output and the remaining 26% is met by underground mining.
Impact of Mining on Tribal Socio-economic and …
and socio-cultural consequences, making life more miserable and impoverished (Mohanty, 2005). In view of the above problems, the present paper is aimed to provide basic information on mining and its importance as well as reasons for mining in tribal areas. Besides, it also aims to highlight the impact of mining on tribal people and the problems
Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining on Local …
3. To identify the socio-economic effects of mining in India, including GDP, employment and infrastructure devel-opment, and local/regional impacts 4. To assess the impact of government policy and regula-tions on investment in the mining sector. METHODOLOGY: Research Design –On the basis of fundamental Objectives
Socioeconomic Effects of Mining
The mining industry and the positive socioeconomic impact it has on local communities statewide managed to remain steady in the face of the world's ongoing pandemic. ... While the significant economic impact of the Hecla Greens Creek Mine is mostly localized, the Red Dog Mine in Northwest Alaska sees money disbursed throughout the state. ...
Environmental and Socio-economic Impacts of River Sand …
Socio economic impact study of mining and mining polices on the liv elihoods of. local population in the Vindhyan region of Uttar Pradesh. Centre for Social For estry and Eco-